Master of Engineering Management

The goal of the Rowan University Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is to effectively prepare engineers for management level positions. Students in this program receive knowledge of administrative procedures such as budgeting, strategic decision making, and supervising. Also, the combination of courses from Rowan’s College of Engineering and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accredited Rohrer College of Business equips students with the ideal balance of advanced technical knowledge and managerial skills required to advance as managers. The Online Master of Engineering Management program is designed to make it convenient for working professionals to attend class and continue to pursue their engineering management career goals.

Curriculum

The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is a part-time program offered in an accelerated online format. This degree requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours or 10 courses. Two courses are scheduled per semester for five consecutive semesters resulting in possible degree completion in less than 24 months. 

Coursework

The following courses make up the Master of Engineering Management program. Each course is scheduled in 8 week modules with each week of work starting every Tuesday at 8:00a.m. and ending every Monday at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). 

Eligible students should have completed the following undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution:

  • Chemistry I
  • Physics I
  • Calculus I
  • Statistics I
Required Courses
Course Number
Title
S.H. (Credits)
EM 01542 Facilities Management 3
EM 01543 Systems in Engineering Management 3
MGT 06677 Management Skills for Engineers 3
EM 01512 Quality In Engineering Management 3
MGT 06666 Managing Engineering Teams 3
EM 01501 Engineering Economics 3
EM 01511 Strategic Risk Management 3
MIS 02526 Project Management for Engineers 3
EM 01541 Engineering Law And Ethics 3
EM 01513 Engineering Decision Making 3
Construction Management
Course Number
Title
S.H. (Credits)
EM 01521 Construction Management 3
EM 01522 Construction Scheduling 3
EM 01523 Cost Engineering 3
CEE 08504 Engineering Estimating 3
Total Program Semester Hours: 30
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee

  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning

  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)

  • Current professional resume

  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives

    • Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).

  • Two letters of recommendation

    • Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree

  • Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

The chart below details available entry terms for the Master of Engineering Management program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Entry Term Start Date Application Deadline
Spring 2019 – Module 4 03/05/2019 02/01/2019
Summer 2019 – Module 5 05/07/2019 04/01/2019
Summer 2019 – Module 6 07/02/2019 06/01/2019
Fall 2019 – Module 1 08/27/2019 07/01/2019
Fall 2019 – Module 2 10/22/2019 09/15/2019
Spring 2020 – Module 3 01/07/2020 11/01/2019

Tuition & Costs

Rate Fees Per Semester Hour
$816 No fees $816

Note: This rate applies to academic year 2018/2019 and is subject to change.